as in negative
opposed to one's interests
the company chose to accept the unfavorable settlement rather than spend more money on legal fees
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Recent Examples of unfavorable
And into this steps an American pope with a 42% favorable rating and an 8% unfavorable rating, a net favorability 34 points better than the president’s, making the moral case against the very war that is producing the economic pain.
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
If the resolution is unfavorable to the community groups — who are also backed by the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg — that frustration will fall back on somebody, Bokhari said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
With race and ethnicity always a factor in Chicago politics, white respondents had the most unfavorable view of the city’s Black mayor, at 54%, while 27% of white respondents viewed Johnson favorably.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The New York Times reported that Chavez-DeRemer was under investigation by the agency’s inspector general, and that an imminent report was likely to be unfavorable toward her.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026
If the resolution is unfavorable to the community groups — who are also backed by the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg — that frustration will fall back on somebody, Bokhari said.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
With race and ethnicity always a factor in Chicago politics, white respondents had the most unfavorable view of the city’s Black mayor, at 54%, while 27% of white respondents viewed Johnson favorably.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The New York Times reported that Chavez-DeRemer was under investigation by the agency’s inspector general, and that an imminent report was likely to be unfavorable toward her.
—Ana Ceballos
follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfavorable
Adjective
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However, Chloe later admitted that, despite their best efforts, her parents’ divorce — and the rumors and publicity surrounding it — did have a negative effect on her.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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So none of the negative press circling around him manifested as a problem in your working relationship?—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Environmental officials documented no adverse effects on plant or animal life during the two-week display.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Part of the 5th Circuit’s rationale for reinstating the in-person requirement was the fact that the FDA eliminated mandatory reporting of adverse events associated with the drug.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Women, people of color, and first-generation professionals were too often told their accurate perceptions of hostile environments were merely internal distortions.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Others, like Michael (Doon Mackichan), seem openly hostile.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Unfavorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfavorable. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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